Director of Research- Sleep Disorder Center

Cleveland Clinic; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Disability and life insurance

Malpractice tail coverage

Vacation and professional development

Society memberships and journal subs

Competitive retirement plans

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute seeks a Director of Research to lead and expand the Sleep Disorder Center's research agenda. MD/PhD or equivalent with sleep medicine research experience and proven leadership is required.

The role includes developing a strategic vision, mentoring a research team, and collaborating with investigators across the Clinic and NIH-funded projects. The candidate will oversee translational work on obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and circadian rhythm

Qualifications

• MD, PhD or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated research experience in sleep medicine.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor a research team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic research vision for the Sleep Disorder Center.
• Lead and mentor a research team at the main campus.
• Collaborate with investigators across Cleveland Clinic and NIH-funded projects.
• Oversee translational research addressing sleep disorders and comorbidities.

Skills

Leadership

Research experience

Mentorship

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute is seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Director of Research to lead and expand the research initiatives at the Sleep Disorder Center. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to advance understanding and treatment of sleep disorders within a leading academic and clinical environment.

Candidates must hold an MD, PhD or equivalent degree. Candidate must have research experience in the field of sleep medicine and possess a demonstrated record of successful research, leadership, and a passion for advancing sleep medicine.

The successful candidate will develop and implement a strategic research vision, leveraging the extensive expertise and resources of Cleveland Clinic in collaboration with center and institute leadership. They will lead and mentor a talented research team at the main campus while collaborating with investigators across Cleveland Clinic. The position involves engagement with NIH-funded projects, clinical and investigator-initiated trials focused on sleep disorders and their comorbidities, as well as translational work targeting conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances.

A core component of this role - an understanding of sleep disorders through clinical practice or research is essential to guide research priorities. The candidate will be eligible for an appointment as an associate or full professor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, commensurate with their academic achievements.

The competitive salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance benefits
• Medical malpractice and tail coverage
• Generous allowances for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and professional development
• Reimbursement for society memberships and journal subscriptions
• Competitive retirement plans with substantial employer contributions

Please note compensation will depend on candidate background.

Located at the heart of Cleveland, the Clinic's main campus offers a vibrant environment with rich clinical, research, and community engagement opportunitiesmaking it an ideal setting for pioneering sleep disorder research and clinical excellence.

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The salary range displayed in this job posting reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full-time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings.

Pay Range

Minimum salary: $150,000

Maximum salary: $375,000